Childhood and Education Journey of Karoline Leavitt in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Karoline Leavitt. A timeline of key moments.

Karoline Leavitt is an American political spokesperson and a member of the Republican Party. Notably, she serves as the 36th White House press secretary since 2025. Previously, Leavitt was the Republican nominee in the 2022 election for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, marking an earlier stage in her political career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1996: Communications Decency Act of 1996

In 1996, the Communications Decency Act was introduced. Leavitt supports repealing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996.

August 24, 1997: Karoline Leavitt's Birth

On August 24, 1997, Karoline Leavitt was born.

2015: Attended Saint Anselm College

In 2015, Karoline Leavitt began attending Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire, on a softball scholarship, majoring in communications and minoring in political science.

2016: Opinion Piece in the Crier

In 2016, Karoline Leavitt wrote an opinion piece for the Saint Anselm Crier, where she wrote that the media was "frankly crooked" and "unjust, unfair, and sometimes just plain old false".

2019: Graduation from Saint Anselm College

In 2019, Karoline Leavitt graduated from Saint Anselm College, becoming the first person in her immediate family to graduate from college.

2020: Leavitt's Belief about 2020 Presidential Election

Leavitt has said that she believed Trump was the legitimate winner of the 2020 presidential election and that "irregularities and chaos" occurred as a result of precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, but that Joe Biden was certified in the Electoral College vote count.

July 2021: Campaign Announcement

In July 2021, Karoline Leavitt announced her campaign for the United States House of Representatives election for New Hampshire's first congressional district.

July 19, 2021: Announced run for US House of Representatives

On July 19, 2021, Karoline Leavitt announced her intention to run in the United States House of Representatives election for New Hampshire's first congressional district as a Republican in an interview with WMUR.

June 2022: Filed to Run

In June 2022, Karoline Leavitt officially filed to run in the United States House of Representatives election.

2022: Introduction to Nicholas Riccio

In 2022, Karoline Leavitt was introduced to Nicholas Riccio at a restaurant during her congressional campaign.

December 2023: Engagement to Nicholas Riccio

In December 2023, Karoline Leavitt became engaged to Nicholas Riccio.

July 2024: Birth of Son

In July 2024, Karoline Leavitt's son was born.

January 2025: Marriage to Nicholas Riccio

In January 2025, Karoline Leavitt married Nicholas Riccio.

March 2025: Private Belief

According to The Washington Post in March 2025, Leavitt privately believed that Trump lost the 2020 election.

May 2025: Photograph of Leavitt Feeding Son

In May 2025, a photograph of Karoline Leavitt feeding her son with a bottle while working drew attention on social media.

November 2025: Nephew's Mother Detained

In November 2025, the mother of one of Leavitt's nephews was detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and removal proceedings began.